Table of Contents

1 Introduction 3

2 How to proceed? 4

2.1 Introduction 4

2.2 Permanent link testing vs. Channel testing 4

2.3 Category 6A and connecting hardware 4

2.4 Installation models 5

2.4.1 2 connectors : Interconnect - TO 5

2.4.2 3 connectors : Cross connect - TO 5

2.4.3 3 connectors : Interconnect - CP - TO 6

2.4.4 4 connectors : Cross connect - CP - TO 7

2.4.5 Summary 7

3 What equipment is available to test for compliance? 8

3.1 Level IV tester 8

3.2 Care of the Tester and leads 8

3.3 Tester Adapters and limits to be used 9

3.4 Selecting the correct cable type 10

3.5 Before you go to site 10

4 Understanding the test results 11

4.1 What the test results show 11

4.2 What to do with the result – Warranty Certiﬁcation 11

Field Testing Procedure LANmark-6A 2 November 2008